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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | KSC | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $271 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 2,872 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or KSC?
- Keene State College is 45.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at University of Southern Maine than Keene State College ($22,680.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than KSC ($12,343 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 23.9% lower than costs at Keene State College ($10,924 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 4.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($10,085 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 7 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or KSC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between KSC and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than University of Southern Maine (57% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,795 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,295)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($232 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/